to properly introduce myself. I've been a Tolkien fan since I was 25 or so which is a long long time ago. I found this site little after Fotr came out but never joined until now. I have three grown up children and one grandson. All the children have had their share of Tolkien. I love reading, good food (too much) and cats (I have three). I live in southern Finland, where there is now quite cold and lots of snow.